27VQT2A73PreparationAbout the CardAccess to the cardThe access indication lights red when pictures are being recordedon the card.The following types of cards can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC MemoryCards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatiblewith SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment beingused.)• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if usingcards with 4 GB or more capacity.• It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recordingmotion pictures.¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs(This Site is English only.)Note• Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (when the ACadaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting thepicture, formatting (P38), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity tothe unit.The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operatenormally.If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operationagain.• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity orbreakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensureproper operation. (P38)• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.CardType of card CharacteristicsSD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16format in compliance with the SDstandard)• Fast recording and writing speed• Write-Protect switch A provided (Whenthis switch is set to the [LOCK] position,no further data writing, deletion orformatting is possible. The ability towrite, delete and format data is restoredwhen the switch is returned to itsoriginal position.)SDHC Memory Card(4 GB to 32 GB)¢(Formatted using the FAT32 format incompliance with the SD standard)2A
